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HF 1508

University of Minnesota-Duluth; Academic Health Center facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Johnson and 3 co-sponsors

Authorizes state bonds and appropriations to finance the University of Minnesota–Duluth Academic Health Center facility.

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Bill Summary · HF 1508

Summary of HF 1508: University of Minnesota-Duluth; Academic Health Center facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated

Overview

HF 1508 is a proposed House file introduced on February 26, 2025, in the Minnesota Legislature. The bill’s primary purpose is to fund a University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) Academic Health Center facility through state bonding authority and an appropriation. The bill is in the Capital Investment committee process, which handles bonding and capital construction matters. A companion Senate bill is SF 516.

  • Status: Introduction on Feb 26, 2025; referred to Capital Investment. On March 3, 2025, the author was updated to include Zeleznikar.
  • Subject: Bonds, University of Minnesota
  • Companion: SF 516 (Senate)

What the bill would do (key provisions, as suggested by the title and committee placement)

Note: The specific numeric details (amounts, terms) would be in the full bill text and fiscal notes. The following outlines reflect the typical elements for a bonding and appropriation bill of this nature:

  • Bond authorization

    • Authorizes the state to issue bonds to finance construction of the UMD Academic Health Center facility.
    • Establishes the framework for debt issuance, including bond terms, maturities, and eligible projects.

  • State appropriation

    • Directs funds to cover part or all project costs, including construction, equipment, and related facilities needs for the Academic Health Center at UMD.

  • Project scope and goals

    • Defines the facility’s purpose within UMD’s Academic Health Center, potentially including classrooms, research spaces, clinical facilities, or partnerships with health systems.

  • Debt service and oversight

    • Sets expectations for repayment of the bonds (debt service levels), and outlines oversight or reporting requirements to ensure project progress and fiscal accountability.

  • Conditions and administration

    • May include conditions for release of funds, matching requirements, or coordination with federal funds or other non-state financing.

Who would be affected

  • University of Minnesota-Duluth
    • Beneficiary of the facility funding and construction; impact on campus infrastructure and capacity.
  • Minnesota state government and taxpayers
    • Impacts debt service obligations and annual budget considerations; long-term fiscal implications.
  • Construction and healthcare sectors
    • Potential job creation and economic activity related to building the facility.
  • Students, faculty, and health professionals
    • Access to expanded Academic Health Center resources and facilities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: HF 1508 introduced February 26, 2025; referred to the Capital Investment committee.
  • Legislative actions: By March 3, 2025, author Zeleznikar added (procedural update).
  • Status trajectory: As a capital investment bill, typical steps include committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes in the House, and coordination with the Senate companion (SF 516) before final passage.
  • Budget cycle context: Any bonding and appropriations would proceed with fiscal notes and approval within the state’s bonding package for the legislative session year.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text and fiscal note for exact funding amounts, bond terms, and project scope.
  • Monitor Capital Investment committee hearings for amendments or progress.
  • Compare HF 1508 with its companion SF 516 to understand cross-chamber alignment and potential conference committee outcomes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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